The Catalpalyst is a theatrical quest that poses urgent questions for the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa humanitarian rescue of Irish prisoners from Fremantle. Donal O’Kelly’s new theatrical presentation, The Catalpalyst, is his creative re-exploration for the 150th anniversary of the 1876 Catalpa whaleship rescue of six Irish prisoners from Fremantle,...
Ron Funches is the human embodiment of a warm hug that somehow learned to roast you…with love. A master of joyful, disarming stand-up! He has released multiple acclaimed comedy specials. He is a fan-favorite on many TV series including Peacock’s THE TRAITORS, Apple TV’s LOOT, FOX’s NEW GIRL and so...
“Oh, she’s born and she’ll leave you in smithereens” Mirandolina is inspired by Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni’s masterpiece, La Locandiera. A 300-year-old story that claims to make its protagonist, Mirandolina, an example of the “barbaric cruelty” and “insulting contempt” of women who mock men’s love, the effect of La Locandiera is in fact a sincere exaltation of female intelligence. In this...
The Lineup: Comedy Giants 🎤 We don’t do "average" lineups, we only do all headline shows and this weekend is stacked: Johnnie Feelgood: A legendary entertainer bringing electric charm, a golden voice, and veteran showmanship to the stage for a pure, high-glitz experience. ★★★★★ Danny Ryan: A hurricane of hilarity and a rising...
MCD is proud to announce that New Jersey native and global social media phenomenon Davide De Pierro will bring his captivating new live show to the Ambassador Theatre on Thursday, 03 September 2026.
From Belgian chocolates to hot chicken rolls, after 10 years Sadhbh can finally pronounce her name right. Well, sort of... Born in the Euro-bubble of Brussels to Irish parents, Sadhbh has spent her adulthood trying to audition for her biggest role yet: the role of a local. Blending...
I've seen the psychiatrist, the gastroenterologist, the neurologist, the ophthalmologist, the homoeopathic healer, the chiropractor, the aromatherapist. The Exorcist? Honestly, at this point, I'm gagging for an exorcism. Blending live music, movement, text and striking visual design, and created by artists living with chronic illness and unseen disability, this...
Crocodiles. Colin Farrell’s eyebrows. Welcome to a one night stand gone full-on rogue. A twisted, darkly comedic two-hander about toxic love and our fear of ending up alone, this sharp, warped and hilarious play asks: how far will we go to feel wanted? “People are entitled to their...
If gender is a performance, then wrestling is the Oscars. Meet Danu, a trans woman who picked a terrible name, as she traverses the sissy, cissy world of wrestling, confronts shadows from her past, and tries to excel in the sport she absolutely loves, despite it not loving her back....
Jacky keeps her house immaculate, her routine rigid and her diet exclusively Special K Red Berries. When something sinister scuttles its way into the safe haven of her Donegal home, she is rattled to her bones. Buried desires, wild terrors and unsubduable impulses begin to gnaw away at her edges......
Mam is worried her son is spending too much time alone. So worried in fact, she hasn’t left the house in six weeks either. Coping with the death of a loved one, their quiet lives are upended when a well-meaning community volunteer barrels into their world. A tender, seriously funny...
The New Theatre presents Growing Pains by Carley Magee as part of Dublin Fringe Festival. Would you rather meet a man or a bird at a bus stop? A girl is alone at night. But not for long. An unflinching, hilarious new play about 2010s girlhood, cringe-worthy quests for love...